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Farhan Akhtar Pauses Don 3 for Star-Studded Jee Le Zaraa

1/29/2026

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Farhan Akhtar, Indian filmmaker, is pausing the production of Don 3 to secure the perfect cast after Ranveer Singh's exit.
He is focusing on Jee Le Zaraa, a road-trip drama with Priyanka Chopra Jonas, Katrina Kaif, and Alia Bhatt.
The script is ready.
If schedules align, filming could begin in the second half of 2026 and reunite the original Dil Chahta Hai team to conclude their trilogy.

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Story summary

Farhan Akhtar, Indian filmmaker, is pausing the production of Don 3 to secure the perfect cast after Ranveer Singh's exit.
He is focusing on Jee Le Zaraa, a road-trip drama with Priyanka Chopra Jonas, Katrina Kaif, and Alia Bhatt.
The script is ready.
If schedules align, filming could begin in the second half of 2026 and reunite the original Dil Chahta Hai team to conclude their trilogy.